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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewe Korpek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eriksson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising . Ewe Korpek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ewe Korpek!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eriksson misses with a few strikes there.
Eriksson misses with a looping right.
Eriksson misses with the combination.
Eriksson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korpek feints and as Eriksson raises his hands in defense, Korpek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korpek throwing strikes from guard but Eriksson blocks nicely.
Eriksson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korpek on the ground.
Eriksson keeping full guard, as Korpek tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpek controlling from the top position.
Korpek stands up from Eriksson's guard - Korpek perhaps looking for a knockout.
Eriksson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eriksson throws a lazy right hand but Korpek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korpek closes the distance and clinches up with Eriksson, looking for a takedown. Korpek pushes Eriksson against the cage but Eriksson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eriksson misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korpek is defended easily by Eriksson.
Eriksson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Korpek momentarily.
Eriksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korpek circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander Eriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewe Korpek.
Eriksson tries to land a front kick but Korpek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexander Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Korpek moves out of range.
Korpek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Korpek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A solid body kick from Eriksson.
Korpek looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Eriksson lands.
Eriksson clobbers Korpek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korpek.
Eriksson looks to land a combination but Korpek avoids it well.
Eriksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eriksson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Korpek if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korpek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eriksson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Eriksson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eriksson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korpek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eriksson misses with a head kick.
Eriksson tries to bum rush Korpek with a series of wild strikes but Korpek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eriksson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Korpek walks into a straight right hand from Eriksson.
Korpek fails with the takedown
and Eriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korpek is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Eriksson. That snapped Korpek's head back.
Eriksson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Eriksson misses.
Eriksson lands with a cross.
Korpek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eriksson misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korpek is defended easily by Eriksson.
Eriksson fakes the leg kick and cracks Korpek in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson misses with a wild combination.
Eriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Korpek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Korpek or perhaps it was just good defense by Eriksson which made him look bad.
Alexander Eriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewe Korpek.
Eriksson throws a right hand that Korpek ducks under and follows up with a left that Korpek also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a right hand that Korpek ducks under and follows up with a left that Korpek also avoids with ease.
Eriksson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Korpek momentarily.
Eriksson throws a nice looking combination but Korpek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eriksson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Eriksson.
No joy there for Eriksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson misses with a double jab.
Alexander Eriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Eriksson. No joy for Korpek on that attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Eriksson.
No joy there for Eriksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eriksson scores with a one two! Korpek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ewe Korpek has been cut.
Eriksson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eriksson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Korpek eats them both and turns towards Eriksson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eriksson works over Korpek's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Eriksson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ewe Korpek's cut.
That's time! Eriksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Eriksson misses with the combination.
Eriksson scores with a one two! Korpek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eriksson misses with a double jab
and Korpek counters with a shoot takedown. Eriksson fights it but they end up in guard.
Korpek stands up from Eriksson's guard - Korpek perhaps looking for a knockout.
Eriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Korpek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eriksson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korpek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eriksson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korpek.
Eriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korpek.
Eriksson throws a right hand that Korpek ducks under and follows up with a left that Korpek also avoids with ease.
Korpek shoots in for a double leg but Eriksson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Eriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eriksson misses with the combination.
Eriksson feints a jab promting Korpek to slip. Eriksson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Korpek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eriksson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Eriksson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korpek walks into a left hand.
Eriksson misses with a double jab.
A jab from Eriksson misses.
Eriksson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eriksson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eriksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eriksson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korpek can do to turn this around?
Eriksson stuffs the takedown attempt from Korpek. Korpek gets slowly back to his feet.
Ewe Korpek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Eriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewe Korpek.
Korpek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alexander Eriksson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Eriksson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Eriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eriksson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Eriksson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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